C63 or new Skyline GTR?
10-29-2007, 11:50 AM
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Completely agreed. Just depends on what you like better. GT-R is more suited for performance, a little wild, very different, maybe appeals to a younger crowd.
C63 is more mature but still completely badass and muscular. Blazing acceleration, comfortable (compared to a real sports car), 4 doors.
I'm young and want a 2 door, plus I love the potential of twin turbos and I plan to have lots of fun with this car. To put things into perspective, I was between getting a 996TTX50, E92 M3, and the new GT-R. The GT-R just does it for me.
The C63 is probably my favorite current Benz and if I had the money, I'd ****** one up in a heartbeat.
C63 is more mature but still completely badass and muscular. Blazing acceleration, comfortable (compared to a real sports car), 4 doors.
I'm young and want a 2 door, plus I love the potential of twin turbos and I plan to have lots of fun with this car. To put things into perspective, I was between getting a 996TTX50, E92 M3, and the new GT-R. The GT-R just does it for me.
The C63 is probably my favorite current Benz and if I had the money, I'd ****** one up in a heartbeat.
If you are going to mod it, then get a Vspec so that you don't have to touch the suspension. And with the turbos...sheesh it will be like having a high end supra as far as the tuning potential! I could see some tuning and a little help breathing and the GTR will be a low 11 if not high 10 second car that can take a turn with the best of em.
10-29-2007, 12:00 PM
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If you are going to mod it, then get a Vspec so that you don't have to touch the suspension. And with the turbos...sheesh it will be like having a high end supra as far as the tuning potential! I could see some tuning and a little help breathing and the GTR will be a low 11 if not high 10 second car that can take a turn with the best of em.
Speaking of mods, from what I've heard the C63 should also be able to hit the 550+hp realm with some bolt-ons and a tune...11 sec for sure
10-29-2007, 12:04 PM
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With all this talk about the V Spec, is there any information out there? I am not , er was not, a Nissan fan. So, I have no idea what V Spec is all about. Can someone enlighten me?
10-29-2007, 12:08 PM
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The V-spec which I believe will come out a year or two later, will be a GT-R with a few more carbon fiber exterior pieces and suspension tweaks. It will be a little more "track-tuned" than the base GT-R. Probably $5-10 g's more too, but once again, all speculation.
10-29-2007, 01:51 PM
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There is absolutely no official info other than the fact that Nissan officials *hinted* at the idea that there will be a V-spec. In the past there have been V-specs for the Skyline GT-R's as well as Nur editions, Z tunes, V-spec II's, and a few more.
The V-spec which I believe will come out a year or two later, will be a GT-R with a few more carbon fiber exterior pieces and suspension tweaks. It will be a little more "track-tuned" than the base GT-R. Probably $5-10 g's more too, but once again, all speculation.
The V-spec which I believe will come out a year or two later, will be a GT-R with a few more carbon fiber exterior pieces and suspension tweaks. It will be a little more "track-tuned" than the base GT-R. Probably $5-10 g's more too, but once again, all speculation.
To further on that point, the V-Spec models usually come with a "smarter" transmission which is more aggressively engineered, taughter suspension, and better brakes. Expect more air ducts for the brakes as well, especially a Z06 style rear brake duct. Plus now that the infamous 276hp "cap" is gone we can expect more power as well.
It's a definite that there will be a V-spec model, there always has been, especially due to the controversy a few years ago when the Sentra engineers wanted to use the term and the GTR development team went ape***** and said absolutely not.
10-29-2007, 02:13 PM
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To further on that point, the V-Spec models usually come with a "smarter" transmission which is more aggressively engineered, taughter suspension, and better brakes. Expect more air ducts for the brakes as well, especially a Z06 style rear brake duct. Plus now that the infamous 276hp "cap" is gone we can expect more power as well.
It's a definite that there will be a V-spec model, there always has been, especially due to the controversy a few years ago when the Sentra engineers wanted to use the term and the GTR development team went ape***** and said absolutely not.
It's a definite that there will be a V-spec model, there always has been, especially due to the controversy a few years ago when the Sentra engineers wanted to use the term and the GTR development team went ape***** and said absolutely not.
10-29-2007, 02:15 PM
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Including a Koegnisegg and 911 on the "ring"...
At the end of the day, the C63 will accelerate just as fast and hard. Also, on the street, you will NOT be able to tell a difference in handling whatsoever. So what difference will be evident? Plastic interior, squeaks, wind-noise, road-noise, the attention you draw from teenagers [who WILL put fingerprints all over your car looking inside] vs. professionals [who appreciate an AMG].
At the end of the day, the C63 will accelerate just as fast and hard. Also, on the street, you will NOT be able to tell a difference in handling whatsoever. So what difference will be evident? Plastic interior, squeaks, wind-noise, road-noise, the attention you draw from teenagers [who WILL put fingerprints all over your car looking inside] vs. professionals [who appreciate an AMG].
Great points. Many owners will never use the full potential of the car, but i konw if anyone in their right mind spends $70k on a Nissan....they must track it. 
I've tracked my car 3 times, and it's not a beast like the GT-R will be....ahh. I can't wait for Top Gear to drive the C63 and the GT-R....and even the IS-F; should be fun.
10-29-2007, 02:45 PM
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To further on that point, the V-Spec models usually come with a "smarter" transmission which is more aggressively engineered, taughter suspension, and better brakes. Expect more air ducts for the brakes as well, especially a Z06 style rear brake duct. Plus now that the infamous 276hp "cap" is gone we can expect more power as well.
It's a definite that there will be a V-spec model, there always has been, especially due to the controversy a few years ago when the Sentra engineers wanted to use the term and the GTR development team went ape***** and said absolutely not.
It's a definite that there will be a V-spec model, there always has been, especially due to the controversy a few years ago when the Sentra engineers wanted to use the term and the GTR development team went ape***** and said absolutely not.
Vspec is primarily a suspension thing. If you ever see an R33 or R34 with a Vspec badge then unless you are in a modded [suspensio] NSX or something like that then do not expect to be able to turn like anything with a Vspec badge. (let me clarify... because this the internet... a vspec badge that was put on at the factory...)
10-30-2007, 10:06 PM
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Thanks for all the information regarding the V Spec. If I decide to get the GTR in the future, it would be the standard and not the V Spec. I need space for the kids and the SLK isn't cutting it now.
On another note, I did a little research on the GTR. Wow. That LCD screen display is pretty damn nice. Check it out...
"More unusual is a multi-function display, in the center of the dash, that not only gives you a detailed log of your driving behavior - speed, g-force, fuel economy etc - but also gives details of the car's mechanical information (turbo boost, water and engine oil pressure, transmission oil, front/rear drive distribution etc) plus steering angles, braking and acceleration pressure, and also optimal gearshift mapping for best fuel economy. The design of the multi-function display - which also includes the satellite navigation and audio controls - was done in conjunction with Polyphony Digital Inc, designer of the Gran Turismo video game series for Sony PlayStation. "
On another note, I did a little research on the GTR. Wow. That LCD screen display is pretty damn nice. Check it out...
"More unusual is a multi-function display, in the center of the dash, that not only gives you a detailed log of your driving behavior - speed, g-force, fuel economy etc - but also gives details of the car's mechanical information (turbo boost, water and engine oil pressure, transmission oil, front/rear drive distribution etc) plus steering angles, braking and acceleration pressure, and also optimal gearshift mapping for best fuel economy. The design of the multi-function display - which also includes the satellite navigation and audio controls - was done in conjunction with Polyphony Digital Inc, designer of the Gran Turismo video game series for Sony PlayStation. "
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10-31-2007, 10:09 PM
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11-06-2007, 02:58 AM
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It is called as 'Nissan GT-R' only.
I like this link of the new GT-R: http://press.nissan-global.com/PRESS...ISH/index.html
11-06-2007, 01:46 PM
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it's true.
It is called as 'Nissan GT-R' only.
I like this link of the new GT-R: http://press.nissan-global.com/PRESS...ISH/index.html
It is called as 'Nissan GT-R' only.
I like this link of the new GT-R: http://press.nissan-global.com/PRESS...ISH/index.html
11-18-2007, 01:40 AM
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Saw the GT-R at the LA-Auto Show and it was ehhhh. More of a kid car if you ask me. THen i walked over to the MB booth and the C63 was 
. Not alot of people were around it simply becuase they diden't konw what it was. But wow....the thing looked sick in person. Before seeing it in person the Front Fender looked horrible, in person it's pretty sweet. C63 here i come
. Not alot of people were around it simply becuase they diden't konw what it was. But wow....the thing looked sick in person. Before seeing it in person the Front Fender looked horrible, in person it's pretty sweet. C63 here i come
11-18-2007, 02:41 AM
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11-18-2007, 03:13 AM
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Saw the GT-R at the LA-Auto Show and it was ehhhh. More of a kid car if you ask me. THen i walked over to the MB booth and the C63 was . Not alot of people were around it simply becuase they diden't konw what it was. But wow....the thing looked sick in person. Before seeing it in person the Front Fender looked horrible, in person it's pretty sweet. C63 here i come
. Not alot of people were around it simply becuase they diden't konw what it was. But wow....the thing looked sick in person. Before seeing it in person the Front Fender looked horrible, in person it's pretty sweet. C63 here i come
11-18-2007, 05:48 AM
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If you want a car that's really fast on the track and will kill just about anything this side of a full blown racecar why **** around with a C63 or a GTR get a Caterham CSR or Superlight R500. If you want something a little more civilised wait for the KTM.
